Reforestation Project Manager (Senior Operations Manager)

Land Life

6d • Remote

About The Position

Land Life is seeking a Reforestation Project Manager to plan, implement and maintain native reforestation projects across Australia. The role owns assigned planting sites and combines technical expertise with practical project management to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. It involves close collaboration with contractors, landowners, technical partners and Land Life colleagues, with regular fieldwork and site travel.

The position manages projects across their full lifecycle, from site assessment and design through planting, maintenance, monitoring and reporting. It also coordinates field operations, develops site-specific planting plans using field data and GIS, oversees contractor and budget management, builds stakeholder partnerships, monitors restoration outcomes, and maintains quality, work health and safety, and environmental compliance. The role is remote and based in Dubbo, NSW, and surrounding areas, with regular travel to project sites. During peak periods, approximately 50% of the time may be spent in the field.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience managing nature restoration, forestry, reforestation or similar environmental projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in ecology, forestry, natural resource management or a related field, or equivalent extensive professional experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of Australian ecosystems, native vegetation and restoration techniques.
• High-level proficiency in GIS, including spatial data collection, analysis and mapping; QGIS is preferred.
• Experience managing contractors, project budgets, timelines and multiple stakeholders.
• A sound understanding of environmental regulations, site safety and quality requirements.
• A current driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to project sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large-scale environmental projects in Australia.
• Experience using QGIS.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual work plans and manage the full project lifecycle, from site assessment and design through planting, maintenance, monitoring and reporting, ensuring delivery stays on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate field operations, including seed collection, nursery operations, site preparation, planting, post-planting maintenance and remediation; visit sites regularly to monitor progress and address challenges.
• Assess site conditions, environmental constraints and regulatory requirements, and use field data and GIS tools such as QGIS to develop site-specific restoration designs.
• Prepare and review contractor agreements, obtain quotations, negotiate costs and monitor supplier performance.
• Work with landowners, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders, and support the Partnerships team with technical expertise during site assessments and landowner visits.
• Collaborate with Operations and Monitoring colleagues to assess planting performance, including germination, species survival and biomass monitoring, and identify improvements.
• Maintain high standards of quality, work health and safety (WHS), and environmental compliance across project activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve restoration practices, strengthen partnerships and make project delivery more effective.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior